The New York Times Crossword · 2-Down · 7 letters
Allen who was the 2001 N.B.A. M.V.P. The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Supply the seven-letter surname of the Philadelphia 76ers guard nicknamed “The Answer.”
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Why this is the right reference
IVERSON fits because it is the seven-letter surname of Allen Iverson, the player identified by the 2001 MVP achievement.
Continue this puzzleOne-named Senegalese American singer with the #1 hits "I Wanna Love You" and "Don't Matter" →Reference to identify
A first name plus a dated sports honor asks for the athlete's surname.
Who or what the answer is
Allen Iverson is a former professional basketball player who won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2000–01 season.
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2-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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